Latest Events News
Upcoming events in the rail sector.
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Driverless Bombardier Metro Train Enters Service in Kuala Lumpur
Hartasuma and partner Bombardier Transportation today announced the launch of the latest INNOVIA Metro 300 train in the Asia Pacific region.
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MTR South Island Line Opens for Passenger Service
With the departure of the first South Island Line Train from South Horizons Station for Admiralty Station this morning (28 December 2016), t…
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First Desiro City Fleet for South West Trains Arrives in London
The first of a £210million fleet of new trains for South West Trains passengers has now arrived at Clapham ahead of final testing. The Sieme…
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Bordeaux Metropole Light Rail Extension Opens
Alstom has supplied the 26 Citadis trams for the inauguration of the new branch of line C of the Bordeaux Metropole, which took place on...
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First NTV Pendolino Italo Car Revealed
Alstom and NTV reveal the front car of Pendolino Italo, a year after the signature of the contract and the presentation of the design. The t…
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First Train for Driverless Metro Unveiled in Taipei
Hitachi Rail Italy and Ansaldo STS yesterday presented at the new Taipei maintenance facility, the first new driverless metro train for the …
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World’s Longest Rail Tunnel Enters Service in Switzerland
Regular rail service through the world’s longest rail tunnel has begun, carrying passengers deep under the Swiss Alps from Zurich to Lugano.…
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HackTrain 3.0 – The HackTrainEU Teams
Read all about the HackTrainEU teams who spent the weekend hacking the rail industry to make it more innovative. Delivering solutions throug…
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HackTrain 3.0 – How to Hack the Rail Industry!
HackTrain 3.0 - this year's rail hackathon features two trains, one in the UK and one to the EU, with much hacking over the weekend. What te…
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Hong Kong Metro Kwun Tong Line Extension Opens
The Hong Kong metro Kwun Tong Line extension entered into revenue service on Sunday 23 October. Alstom supplied the signalling...
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China: Global Debut of “SkyRail” in Shenzhen
On October 13th, the global debut of “SkyRail”, a monorail system from bus, car and battery manufacturer, BYD, was held in Shenzhen at its h…
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See the 'Living Legend' on its Trek to Tennessee
Union Pacific's 'Living Legend' No. 844 steam locomotive will travel more than 1,200 miles one-way to celebrate the Oct. 22 opening of Big R…
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Metrolink Unveils New Antelope Valley Line Station
Celebrations were held for the completion of the new and improved Vincent Grade-Acton Metrolink Station with a western-themed ribbon-cutting…
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EP20 Electric Locomotive has Won the RZD Rolling Stock Best Quality Competition
Novocherkassk Locomotive Building Plant (NEV), belonging to Transmashholding, has taken the top spot in the RZD competition for its EP20 ele…
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This was InnoTrans 2016!
InnoTrans 2016 took place this September. We attended to give you the highlights along with companies we feel deserve a mention for all that…
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Train Versus Plane
In early September, a team from SilverRail Technologies, went on a trip to Paris from London to compare the experience of taking the train v…
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InnoTrans 2016 – Day 0: Press Day
InnoTrans 2016 kicks off on Monday with press day, featuring an opening press conference, a press tour and press conferences by Frauscher an…
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Bombardier to Present its Latest Technologies and Products at InnoTrans 2016
Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation is a major exhibitor at InnoTrans 2016, the leading international trade fair for transport …
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123 Brand New Vehicles Set to Feature at InnoTrans 2016 Outdoor Display
International manufacturers will be presenting 123 of the latest-generation locomotives and rolling stock at the InnoTrans 2016 Outdoor Disp…
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The InnoTrans Innovation Report: a Bonanza of World Premieres
The InnoTrans Innovation report lists all the new products and world premieres that will be featured at the show due to start in 19 days!
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IEEE International Conference Comes to Birmingham
The 2016 IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Rail Transportation will take place at the University of Birmingham in the UK from 23–…